As I read blog posts and notes and reflections I’ve written years ago, I can’t help but be amazed on how I processed my thoughts back then. It seemed like I had so much time, or maybe, I really made time to think things through. I miss that attitude.

Well, I had time maybe because internet was not that accessible before, which means going online was not yet that much of a temptation as it is now. Maybe.

Looking back, I think what made me wiser before were my daily conversations with God. I remember how fruitful my Quiet Times were– tho, okay fine, there were also times when I skipped– but overall during my college years, I learned many things about God and my place in the world as Jesus’ friend. I learned more about God’s love and plan written in the Bible. I was empowered to share to the people I meet what I learned. And I believe that the lessons I learned and shared and applied in life made me wiser. I lived with intentionality, always wanting to share God’s word to everyone.

Oh, memories! I hope to live wiser again this 2018, and even more than that!

I read somewhere in Facebook that the most recent 12 emojis that I used would say how each month of my 2018 would go. Haha. My emojis were interesting, so I thought, why not take time to analyze it? Here’s my analysis:😉 January – wink – maybe some unexpected things will happen🚲 February – bike – more free time and opportunities to travel🌺 March – pink flowers – time to bloom? Pwede! HAHA🌼 April – yellow (and blue) flower – achievements and transitions?😬 May – “Oops, what should I do now” emoji – uncertainies?😶 June – speechless – more space for self-check and growth?💝 July – heart with ribbon – oooh baka naman? Haha pero with reservations pa lolz🌸 August – pink flowers ulit – ligawan stage! Charots. Deh, baka girly feels, ganyan😄 September – happy emoji – happy and meaningful days😅 October – may pawis emoji – awkward moments? Pero masaya hmmm✌ November – peace sign – reconciliation and world peace hehe, and peace of heart💗 December – hearts – a month full of love from God flowing to the people around

My 2018 may or may not end up like how it is here on the list, but one thing’s for sure: God will be with me throughout the year as He has always been in my life since 1992 hihi. 🙂 Am now excited for 2018. Yey!